Canada Edition · Day Desk

Wednesday, August 5

8 stories

Business • 5 minutes ago

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Fuel Prices in Ontario and Quebec Expected to Decrease This Week

Fuel prices in Ontario and Quebec are projected to decline significantly later this week, according to an analyst. Drivers are advised to postpone refilling their tanks until Thursday for potential savings. The expected decrease is anticipated to provide significant relief at the pumps for consumers in these regions.

Sources: Ctv News, Google News

Provincial • 5 minutes ago

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Plans to Demolish Historic Railway Station in Saskatchewan

Canadian National (CN) Rail is set to proceed with the demolition of a historic railway station located in Saskatchewan. The station, which has been designated as historic, is reported to be in a state of disrepair. This decision has raised concerns among local heritage advocates and community members.

Sources: Ctv News

Markets • 33 minutes ago

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Orion Digital to Announce Q2 2026 Financial Results

Orion Digital Corp. will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its Q2 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026. The call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET and will be hosted by CEO David Feller. Financial results will be issued before the market opens on the same day.

Sources: Financial Post, Businesswire

Provincial • 34 minutes ago

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Denis Shapovalov Retires in First Round of National Bank Open

Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov retired from his first-round match at the National Bank Open in Montreal. The retirement was attributed to an ankle injury that has impacted his playing season. Shapovalov described this year as frustrating due to recurring injury issues.

Sources: Google News

Markets • 34 minutes ago

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Dream Industrial REIT Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results and Distribution Increase

Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting a distribution increase of 2.5%. The report includes forward-looking information that carries certain risks and uncertainties. All amounts discussed are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.

Sources: Financial Post

Business • 34 minutes ago

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Aris Mining Reports Sale of Shares in Seasif Exploration

Aris Mining Corporation has reported a sale of 15,500,000 common shares of Seasif Exploration Inc. on August 4, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of C$0.005 per share, resulting in total gross proceeds of C$77,500. Prior to the transaction, Aris Mining owned approximately 20.4% of Seasif's shares.

Sources: Businesswire

Business • about 2 hours ago

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DXP Enterprises Completes Acquisition of Mequipco Ltd.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Mequipco Ltd., a Calgary-based company founded in 1974. This deal establishes DXP Water's presence across Western Canada, including Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The acquisition is anticipated to enhance the company's margins and cash flow.

Sources: Financial Post

Technology • about 2 hours ago

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Fizz Introduces 5G Access Across All Plans Ahead of Back to School

Fizz has announced that effective August 4, its subscribers will now have access to 5G on all plans. This shift aims to provide users with enhanced connectivity options as the back-to-school season approaches. The initiative seeks to attract customers looking for affordable mobile solutions during this shopping period.

Sources: Iphone In Canada